A Waitrose spokesperson said:

“Worker welfare is absolutely vital to us, and we continue to work alongside our colleagues in Government, Scheme Operators, Growers and NGOs to champion sustainable practices across the UK farming sector.”

“We know our customers shop with us for high quality, sustainable fruit and veg, and we recognise it’s been a tough time for farmers and growers recently - which is why we continue to pay fairly and maintain our great relationships, so that we can continue supporting them to produce fantastic quality food that our customers will love.”